Columbia River Coders

08/12/2026

Local Chapter Virtual Meeting.
MEAT Matters: ICD-10 Documentation | CEU AWARD: 1.0
Local Chapter Virtual Meeting
Start Date: 9/15/2026
Timezone: Pacific
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Finish Date: 9/15/2026
Finish Time: 7:15 PM
Length of Event 1.25 hours
Fee: $0.00
CEUs: 1.00
Event Location Information
Location:
Click here to join the event
Please pre-register for the event, You will be emailed a link after you sign up.
Speaker Information
Speaker: Jill Greene; Chimecka Kindred MBA, CPC, CRC, CPMA, and AAPC Approved Instructor
RSVP Information
RSVP Name: Hilary Cramer
RSVP Phone: 971-998-5257
RSVP Email: [email protected]
Event Segment Education Topic Topic Description Presenter Start Units
Welcome Jill Greene 6:00 PM 0.25
Presentation Diagnosis coding MEAT Matters: ICD-10 Documentation Chimecka Kindred MBA, CPC, CRC, CPMA, and AAPC Approved Instructor 6:15 PM 1.00

08/08/2026

** See below for info if you are thinking about becoming an officer next year. **
"Being and Officer" presentation is posted and approved for 1 CEU
Election season is here, which means it's time to start talking about next years leadership!
Presentation about being a chapter officer: register for the Becoming an Officer Information Session on August 13 (6-7pm Eastern).

Interested in becoming an AAPC Chapter Leader? Join this online informational session to learn what the role involves, the responsibilities and benefits of serving, and how you can make an impact in your local professional community. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about....

07/16/2026

** Attention, those who would like to volunteer to be a chapter officer for next year. **
We are seeking fresh volunteer officers for our chapter!
Aug. 13 - Virtual info session and Q&A, 6-7pm Eastern
https://aapc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IZXgJmzYRf2f8MhWQy3zHA
No CEUs for attending info session, however chapter officers receive 0.5 CEUs per month via newsletter quiz
New 2-year term: Jan 2027-Dec 2028
Elections held in October
Nominations for names will be taken until mid September. You may nominate yourself or someone else.
The roles in the chapter are: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Education officer and New member development.
Visit the Local Chapters page on your AAPC account to learn more

Interested in becoming an AAPC Chapter Leader? Join this online informational session to learn what the role involves, the responsibilities and benefits of serving, and how you can make an impact in your local professional community. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about....

07/16/2026

** Check it out, asked to share that AAPC currently has an early bird discount on the upcoming regional Healthcon in Seattle this fall. **

Regional Healthcon: Seattle, Washington
October 5-7, 2026
Attend in person or virtually
Check out AAPC -> Events for a $300 discount

07/16/2026

** See below for an opportunity that was sent our way to share. **

From: "Mark Bushey"
Subject: Medical Coding and CDI Study Opportunity - Receive $300

My name is Mark Bushey, and I am a Resource Manager with Fieldwork, Inc., a national market research company. For more than 40 years, Fieldwork has helped connect researchers with consumers and professionals to gather valuable feedback that supports the development and improvement of products, services, and experiences.
We are currently conducting a market research study regarding software used by Medical Coding and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) professionals and are seeking qualified Medical Coding and CDI specialists to participate in a 60-minute online interview. Qualified participants will receive $300 as a thank you for their time and feedback.
I am reaching out to ask whether you would be willing to share the questionnaire link below with your chapter members. Interested members can complete a brief questionnaire to determine whether they qualify for participation.
Questionnaire Link: https://opinari.fieldwork.com/surveys/6883NRC26OR
You may already be familiar with Fieldwork, but if not, we invite you to learn more at Fieldwork. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to connect with members of your chapter and learn from their experiences and perspectives.
Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Mark Bushey
Resource Manager
Fieldwork NRC
888-863-4353

07/15/2026

** Just a heads up, there will be no meeting in August. **

07/04/2026

07/01/2026

AAPC local chapter meeting: Congestive Heart Failure | CEU AWARD: 1.0
Local Chapter Virtual Meeting
Start Date: 7/21/2026
Timezone: Pacific
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Finish Date: 7/21/2026
Finish Time: 7:15 PM
Length of Event 1.25 hours
Fee: $0.00
CEUs: 1.00
Event Location Information
Location:
Click here to join the event
Pre-registration is required. The meeting link will be sent automatically after you register.
Speaker Information
Speaker: Michele Hamilton, RN, CCDS-O, CRC Approved Instructor; Jill Greene
RSVP Information
RSVP Name: Hilary Cramer
RSVP Phone: 971-998-5257
RSVP Email: [email protected]
Event Segment Education Topic Topic Description Presenter Start Units
Presentation Congestive Heart Failure coding Congestive Heart Failure coding Michele Hamilton, RN, CCDS-O, CRC Approved Instructor 6:00 PM 1.00
Chapter Business Chapter business and gift card winners Jill Greene 7:00 PM 0.25

05/17/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended our May meeting today!

05/01/2026

May Maynia! 1.5 CEUs ** This is IN PERSON **
Local Chapter Meeting
Start Date: 5/16/2026
Timezone: Pacific
Start Time: 12:00 PM
Finish Date: 5/16/2026
Finish Time: 2:15 PM
Length of Event 2.00 hours
Fee: $0.00
CEUs: 1.50
Event Location Information
Location:
Moda/ODS Building
10505 SE 17th Ave
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
United States
Directions:
Building entrance is on the East side, facing 17th Ave. The door is locked on weekends so someone will be stationed at the entrace to let you in. Call Hilary @ 971-998-5257 for questions.
Speaker Information
Speaker: Jennifer Davidson; Jill Greene; Jill Greene
RSVP Information
RSVP Name: Hilary Cramer
RSVP Phone: 971-998-5257
RSVP Email: [email protected]
Event Segment Education Topic Topic Description Presenter Start Units
Welcome Jennifer Davidson 12:00 PM 0.25
Presentation Common Modifier Mistakes We'll discuss when to use 25 vs 57, which situation calls for 58 or 78 or 79, and finally 51 vs 59 with a discussion on XS/XE/XP/XU Jill Greene 12:30 PM 0.75
Break 1:15 PM 0.25
Presentation Psychology Coding Psych vs HBAI, CPT codes and ICD-10 diagnoses Jill Greene 1:30 PM 0.75